2026 Core Forum

2026 Core Forum

10:00am EST

Advancing Equity Through Collection Development: Establishing a Spanish Language Collection in a Hispanic‑Serving Institution Automating MARC Holdings Generation with AI: Lessons from the Field Beginning in Transition: Navigating Library Leadership During a Major Renovation Every Voice in the Plan: A Collaborative Approach to Operational Planning in a Large Library Division Goals, Roadmaps, and Checkpoints: A Successful Project Management Framework for Library Teams Keeping Access Afloat : Analyzing Serials Cost Data in the Wake of Tariffs and Shipping Issues Leveling Up: Building a Circulating Video Game Collection at an Academic Library Libraries as Gateways to Digital Equity in Underserved Communities: Lessons from Indian Libraries in a Global Context Looking Past Cost Per Use: Metrics to Evaluate Journals Open Rules for Cataloging Paws for Healing: Integrating Therapy Animals into Library Mental Health Support Precision Wayfinding: Range-Level Collection Mapping at R1 Universities Reclaiming Scope: Job Crafting as a Response to Role Creep and Role Displacement in E-Resources & Serials Librarianship Recognizing OER Champions: Assessing a Library-Led Award Advancing Student Affordability Reframing Leadership: Updating Core’s Leadership and Management Competencies Second Acts in Academic Librarianship: Trends, Impacts, and Implications Subject Heading Triage: Remediating With Limited Resources To Make Assessment Strategic - Identify the Gaps! Visualizing the Advancement of Open Access Through Radical Interdependence

3:00pm EST

Sponsored Session The Overlooked Advantage: How Different Thinkers Strengthen Organizations